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Roses are Red, Violets are Blue – Some Valentine Stats Pulled Just for You
Infographic (click to see larger version) highlighting Valentine’s Day stats and figures. It’s February 14th and love is in the air. This year more than half of us – nearly 60 percent according to the...
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Celebrate Labor Day with a MyPlate Picnic
Kid-Friendly, Classic American and Foodie Fare MyPlate Picnic Menus A picnic is an easy and relaxing holiday activity. USDA’s MyPlate resources can help take the “labor” out of your Labor Day picnic....
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Makeover Your Holiday Meals with MyPlate! – Week 1
A Classic Holiday Favorite: Sarah’s Green Bean Casserole The holiday season has finally arrived! It’s time to find your favorite family recipes and start cooking! While many of our favorite dishes help...
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Makeover Your Holiday Meals with MyPlate! – Week 2
MyPlate Holiday Makeover: Green Mashed Potatoes The MyPlate Team continues to share “Makeover Monday” recipes each week on the USDA blog and the MyPlate Facebook page through January 6th. This recipe...
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Thanksgiving – Brought to You by the American Farmer
An infographic exploring the traditional Thanksgiving meal, brought to you by the American Farmer. Click to see a larger version. Thanksgiving is a time when Americans come together to celebrate a...
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Restoration Efforts May Mean More ‘Chestnuts Roasting….’
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, a popular line from a holiday song, are a tradition that at one time seemed imperiled by the decreasing population of chestnut trees. (USDA photo) “Chestnuts...
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A Carton of Eggs – A True Baker’s Dozen
Get the Scoop on Eggs: a guide to USDA egg grades, labels, and common terms. Click to see a larger version. The holiday season is a busy time of year for bakers and chefs. From egg nog and cookie...
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Recycling Christmas Trees on National Forests a Seasonal Tradition
Recycled trees placed in a fish crib. (U.S. Forest Service) For many, purchasing or cutting a Christmas tree is a favorite seasonal tradition. But what do you do with your trees after the festivities...
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Milwaukee Welcomes the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, Salutes Veterans
Smokey Bear helps to decorate the U.S. Forest Service’s tree in Milwaukee’s Cathedral Square Park during the 2014 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree trek to Washington, D.C. (U.S. Forest Service) Despite the...
View ArticleThe Other Holiday Shopping: Grocery Shopping
During the holiday season, it seems that all we do is shop, shop, shop. While not paying attention when you purchase holiday gifts places your wallet at risk, not paying attention when you purchase...
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